Mayor Johnson's 911 mental health response teams see uptickMayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise of rolling out a non-police mental health response team is at the center of a new media blitz by his administration.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeBrandon Johnsoncare program expansion
World Business Chicago skips hearing on Mayor Brandon Johnson videosIn four videos , the mayor narrates investments on the city's South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides. To critics, the videos amount to campaign-style promotions rather than an effort to attract global businesses.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentBrandon Johnsonchicago ethics hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson should join with alders in their blow for fiscal restraintChicago's City Council voted powerfully to restrain future mayors and councils from adding exorbitantly to the city's debt pile. If there's a mayoral veto, they should override.Chicago Tribune5d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago bond authorization vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson asks why rich put profits over 'the lives of my neighbors'Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the city’s corporate class of ignoring Black and brown lives Wednesday in a wide-ranging speech to a crowd of business leaders.Chicago Tribune5d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral campaign
Arts group seeks $15 million boost in cultural grants from cityIn an open letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Arts Alliance lllinois says that even in a tough budget cycle, “The arts should be a key part of Chicago’s FY2027 economic strategy.”Chicago Sun-Times5d agoWhole story →CultureBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Corporate fund’s structural deficit - not Brandon Johnson - to blame for city's financial woesStructural fiscal problems can only be redressed through long-term, structural reforms, which are politically difficult to champion.Chicago Sun-Times6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago renters’ rights overhaul stalls againThe City Hall fight between Mayor Brandon Johnson and opponents has again stalled two ordinances aimed at overhauling Chicago renters’ rights.Chicago Tribune6d agoWhole story →BuildBrandon Johnsonchicago renters rights overhaul
